Students experience real forensic science through hands-on labs and activities, moving beyond fictional portrayals to learn authentic investigative techniques.
Forensic Detectives is a hands-on STEM summer camp designed for students entering grades 9-10, offering an introduction to conventional forensic science. Campers engage in a series of labs that mirror real investigative science, moving beyond popular true crime portrayals to explore the authentic scientific methods behind criminal investigations. Students will gain practical skills in evidence collection, laboratory analysis, and critical thinking. Activities include examining and processing a mock crime scene, using microscopes to analyze hair and fiber samples, studying blood spatter patterns, collecting and matching fingerprints, and performing DNA analysis with interpretation of results. This camp serves as an entry point for the Forensics Track, providing foundational knowledge and skills for those interested in pursuing further studies in forensic science.
A typical day involves hands-on laboratory activities and experiments mirroring real investigative science, with a focus on evidence collection, analysis, and critical thinking.
This camp is ideal for future pathologists, doctors, and detectives, true-crime enthusiasts, and any student eager to explore the real science behind forensic investigation.
DNALC NYC at CityTech: 62 Tillary Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201
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